January 2020
Intermediate to advanced
512 pages
12h 43m
English
Overview
"Hands-On Enterprise Automation on Linux" empowers you to simplify and enhance Linux server management in enterprise environments. Using Ansible as the primary tool, this book provides detailed instructions and real-world examples to guide you through building and maintaining a streamlined and automated Linux infrastructure.
What this Book will help me do
- Learn to deploy and manage large-scale Linux server infrastructures using automation.
- Master the use of Ansible for configuration management and patch deployment.
- Understand how to create and maintain a Standard Operating Environment.
- Implement advanced Linux security practices such as CIS hardening using automation tools.
- Streamline routine tasks such as user management and system auditing through automation.
Author(s)
James Freeman is an experienced Linux systems engineer and consultant, specializing in enterprise IT infrastructure solutions. Drawing from over a decade of managing large-scale Linux deployments, James brings a pragmatic and thorough approach to automation. His writing reflects his passion for simplifying complex systems and empowering professionals to optimize their IT operations.
Who is it for?
This book is tailored for IT professionals managing enterprise Linux environments. Ideal readers include system administrators and infrastructure architects who are familiar with Linux servers. It suits those looking to enhance reliability and efficiency in their setups through automation tools. Some prior knowledge of automation frameworks like Ansible is recommended to fully leverage the content.
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